Prototype of a fantastic identification space for lesbians from the periphery
As a young lesbian growing up in the small town of Afula, I struggled to understand how lesbians live their lives. There was a lack of representation of characters that look, think and fantasize like me. Based on that, I embarked upon a utopian artistic project, exploring what would have happened if lesbians had dominated culture.
The project also takes on the shape of a performance piece touring Israel. You’re invited to follow, and show up to be a part of my heart.
shaked.tarbut@gmail.com | co_shaked
Written and directed by Shaked Cohen
Recorded and edited by Nadav Yanai
Actors: Shaked Cohen and Reut Buhbot
Theme music: Shani Bar
Illustration: Shahar Sultan
Artistic adviser: Maayan Shalem
Shaked Cohen lives in Afula, where she works as an artist and middle school teacher. Cohen, a poet and multidisciplinary artist, is a member of the founding group of the Tarbut Movement for art and education, and a graduate student at the Teacher-Artist Path at Oranim College.
